Spoken

Pronunciation: /ˈspoʊkən/

Definitions of spoken

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 She has never spoken French before.

A2 He has spoken to the manager about the issue.

B1 They have spoken to each other on the phone many times.

B2 The witness spoken in court about what he saw that night.

C1 Having spoken with the experts, she was able to make an informed decision.

C2 The professor has spoken at numerous conferences on the topic.

Examples of spoken in a Sentence

formal The professor's spoken words were eloquent and persuasive.

informal She's never spoken about her past like that before.

slang I can't believe he spoke to her like that!

figurative His spoken promises turned out to be empty lies.

Grammatical Forms of spoken

• past tense: spoke
• plural: spoken
• comparative: more spoken
• superlative: most spoken
• present tense: speak
• future tense: will speak
• perfect tense: have spoken
• continuous tense: is speaking
• singular: speaks
• positive degree: spoken
• infinitive: to speak
• gerund: speaking
• participle: spoken

Origin and Evolution of spoken

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'spoken' originated from the Old English word 'spacan' meaning to speak or talk.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'spoken' has retained its original meaning of verbal communication but has also come to be associated with the act of speaking in a formal or public setting.